YouTube Productivity Mode for Chrome

We all know YouTube is one of the most fascinating "places" in the online world, a place so grand with so much content that oftentimes it feels that one lifetime is not enough to see, hear and learn most of the things there.

This makes YouTube one of the best places to let your mind wander off and get lost. This, of course, also makes it one of the worst places to be if you want to stay focused.

This is exactly why YouTube Productivity Mode was created. In short, YouTube Productivity Mode is a cross-browser extension (available for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox) that reduces the number of distracting elements, the so-called triggers.

If you're a bit confused, it's ok. Here's how this extension works. By default, the extension runs in Leisure Mode. In this mode, you can enjoy YouTube in its fullest form - you'll get the same experience as before installing the extension, but without the annoying ads.

The second mode is called Productivity Mode and its main job is to reduce distractions. For example, in Productivity Mode, all thumbnails are blurred. This is especially useful since it basically allows you to stay more focused on the video at hand and don't fall victim to clickbaity titles. What's more, the mode also blurs thumbnails on YouTube's Home Page, Trending Page, Subscription Page, Channel Page, Search Page, Related Videos, and History Page.

Last but not least, the Custom mode is a mode designed to help you tailor your experience with the extension. In short, in this mode, you can customize the settings to perfectly fit your needs. For example, you can disable the Auto Skip Ad feature, and blur thumbnails in any of the aforementioned sections.

To conclude, YouTube Productivity Mode for Chrome is a well-designed and remarkably useful app. If your work or daily routine involves working with YouTube, then this extension can really help you improve your focus on the job at hand, even though it's not what one might call a bullet-proof solution. It's easy to use, looks good, it's unobtrusive, and it offers enough customization options to keep everyone happy.